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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.18, 12,663.16 and 4,984.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.18, 12,663.16 and 4,984.34 is: 6,878.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.18 : 12,663.16 = 4,984.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.18/12,663.16 = 4,984.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.18x = 12,663.16 × 4,984.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.18x = 63,117,494.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,117,494.91/9,176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,878.41

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